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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W710, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was released 4 years earlier than the W710 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FP3 scores versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony W710

 FP3 W710 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FP3

 W710 FP3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W710

 FP3 W710 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FP3 against the W710.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and W710.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography features
Sony W710 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Sony W710
60
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
Sony W710 Vlogging factors
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $182 $90